If your carpets have started to look gloomy and dirty, it’s time for their annual cleaning. While you can always rent a carpet steam cleaner and buy the appropriate cleaning solution to get the job done, you won’t be able to achieve the same results as a professional cleaner would.

Here are some of the main reasons why you should consider hiring a professional to steam clean your carpets:

They use professional cleaning equipment

Not only do carpet cleaning technicians have professional carpet cleaning equipment, but they also have the appropriate cleaning agents that are safe and suitable for your carpet. This way they’re able to remove all the dirt and other build-ups from within your carpet without damaging the fibres.

Additionally, they’ll be able to achieve better results and remove stubborn stains that you might not have been able to do yourself.

Eliminate allergens and pollutants

The easiest way to remove dust, pollen, allergens and air pollutants is to have your carpets professionally cleaned at least once a year. This way you won’t just get rid of all the bacteria and pollutants that are trapped in the carpet fibres, but you’ll also get a fresh new look and feel throughout your home.

Restore your carpets and prolong their lifespan

Having your carpets cleaned professionally on a regular basis can restore them to their original state and prolong their lifespan. This makes this cleaning method eco-friendly and budget-friendly since you won’t need to buy new carpets every few years, due to a lot of stains, wear and tear and unpleasant odours.

Save time and effort

While you can opt for cleaning your carpets using store-bought or homemade solutions, you will need to spend a lot of time and effort to get all the stains and dirt out, and you still might not get as good of a result as you would if you were to hire a professional cleaning crew. To make the most out of your time, you can hire a team of professionals to do the job for you, so you can get the best results possible, and be able to spend your time on more important tasks or duties.

Achieve an excellent result

Carpet cleaning professionals have the right skills, knowledge and expertise to deal with all types of carpets, and take care of stubborn stains and other challenging situations that may arise. They will be able to clean your carpets professionally, without causing any damage to the carpet fibres or your floors.

If you’re looking to hire a carpet cleaning professional but aren’t sure what you can expect in terms of pricing, stay with us as we go over some of the main factors that carpet cleaning professionals take into consideration when determining their prices.

Just to give you a bit of perspective, professional steam cleaning services can typically cost around $75 to $150 for a standard three bedroom apartment and are generally priced at $35 to $40 per hour.

Here are the main factors that influence those prices:

Square footage of the area

The main factor taken into consideration when determining the cost of carpet cleaning services is the square footage of the area that needs to be cleaned.

Per number of rooms

While some carpet cleaning professionals charge by square footage, there are also those that charge per room or even by the hour. Make sure you talk to your technician beforehand, so you can know what to expect.

Type of carpet

Another factor that plays a role in the final cost of the services is the type of carpets you have. If you have berber, nylon, or polyester carpets, you can expect to pay a standard price. This is due to the fact that they are easy to clean and maintain and don’t require extra care. However, if you have cotton carpets, your technician will need to take extra precaution and care to avoid damages, making the price of the cleaning go up.

Condition of the carpet

If you have your carpets cleaned on a regular basis and they are not extensively soiled or stained, they won’t be as costly to clean as carpets that have stubborn stains, odours and a lot of dirt build-up.

Layout of the home

Another criteria that’s used by carpet cleaning professionals to price their jobs is the layout of your home. If the areas you need cleaned are easy to reach and you don’t have a lot of furniture that needs to be moved you can expect to pay a lower price. You can expect the price to be higher for hard-to-reach areas with a lot of furniture and fixtures that are in the way.